Olympus W 20, Instructions Manual

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For Safe and
Correct Usage
Before using your new recorder, read this
manual carefully to ensure that you know
how to operate it safely and correctly.
Keep this manual in an easily accessible
location for future reference.
• The warning symbols indicate important safety
related information. To protect yourself and others
from personal injury or damage to property, it is
essential that you always heed the warnings and
information provided.
General Precautions
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Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid
locations such as inside a closed
automobile under direct sunlight or on
the beach in the summer.
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Do not store the recorder in places
exposed to excessive moisture or dust.
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Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol
and lacquer thinner to clean the unit.
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Do not place the recorder on top of or
near electric appliances such as TVs or
refrigerators.
●
Avoid recording or playing back near
cellular phones or other wireless
equipment, as they may cause
interf erence and noise. If you
experience noise, move to another
place, or move the recorder further away
from such equipment.
●
Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause
irreparable damage.
Batteries
Warning
• Batteries should never be exposed to
flame, heated, short-circuited or
disassembled.
• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline,
lithium or any other non-rechargeable
batteries.
• Never use any battery with a torn or
cracked outer cover.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of
children.
• If you notice anything unusual when
using this product such as abnormal
noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor:
1
remove the batteries immediately while
being careful not to burn yourself, and;
2
call your dealer or local Olympus
representative for servicing.
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Avoid strong vibrations or shocks.
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Do not disassemble, repair or modify the
unit yourself.
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Do not operate the unit while operating
a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle,
or go-cart).
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Keep the unit out of the reach of
children.
<Warning regarding data loss>
Recorded content in memory may be
destroyed or erased by operating mistakes,
unit malfunction, or during repair work.
It is recommended to back up and save
important content to other media such as a
computer hard disk.